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EA53 NHH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 128,732 miles on the clock, averaging 7,693 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 NHH

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,732
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,693

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,732 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,693
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 NHH 21k48k75k102k129k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,407 miles
PASS
Mileage117,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,325 miles
Since last MOT+9,390 miles
PASS
Mileage107,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage100,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage91,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,567 miles
PASS
Mileage79,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage72,578 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage70,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,377 miles
PASS
Mileage65,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage58,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,269 miles
PASS
Mileage43,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage41,928 miles
Since last MOT+13,409 miles
PASS
Mileage28,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,773 miles
PASS
Mileage20,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,746 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 NHH

What car is EA53 NHH?

EA53 NHH is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 NHH?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 NHH was 128,732 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 NHH passed its MOT?

EA53 NHH has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is EA53 NHH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 NHH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA53 NHH?

EA53 NHH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.